posted 05-08-2010 03:04 PM
Just in the time for the end of NASA's space shuttle program, LEGO is releasing a new space shuttle set in June 2010. LEGO release [via The Brothers Brick]

10213 Shuttle Adventure

Ages 16+1,204 piecesUS $99.99 CA $129.99 UK £ 79.99 DE 89.99 €

Blast off on an outer space mission!

Standing 17.5" (44 cm) tall and 10" (25.5 cm) from wing tip to wing tip, this detailed and realistic space shuttle is ready to count down and blast off on its next exciting mission into space! You can take off from the launch pad, separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets, and deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels. Shuttle model features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, an opening cockpit with seats for two astronauts, opening cargo compartment with a crane that can hold the satellite and a ground maintenance vehicle. Includes three minifigures: one male and one female astronaut, as well as one service crew member.

Includes three minifigures: one male and one female astronaut as well as one service crew member!

Features realistic engines, retractable landing gear, opening cockpit with seats for two astronauts and even a ground maintenance vehicle!

Take off from the launch pad!

Separate the detachable fuel tank and booster rockets!

Deploy the satellite with unfolding antenna and solar cell panels!

Open the cargo compartment to reveal the crane that can hold the satellite!

posted 05-08-2010 03:18 PM
WOW! That is by far the best shuttle they have put out. I'm glad I just sold my 7470 Discovery. Now I have and excuse to buy this one when it comes out. Just need to get some decals for it to make it complete.

(The site also has a photo of the packaging and a 360 degree "spin" around the model.)

SpaceAngelMember

Posts: 160From: MarylandRegistered: May 2010

posted 06-30-2010 04:25 PM
I went to Toys "R" Us today to see they had it on sale but didn't... I thought any toy stores would have them out today as the LEGO website said. Is it going to be in stores or not?

Robert PearlmanEditor

Posts: 31523From: Houston, TXRegistered: Nov 1999

posted 06-30-2010 04:33 PM
The Space Shuttle Adventure set is a LEGO Exclusive, which means it is only available through LEGO's own stores, catalog and website. Retailers (such as Toys Я Us) will not be stocking this set.